Education

NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.

Education Resources by Topic
Educators can use this library of education resources, which includes guides, activities and more, to educate students on the importance of our natural resources. Resources are organized according to topic. Current topics include soils, water and energy.

Backyard Conservation
Backyard Conservation is a multifaceted cooperative project by NACD, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Audubon and the Wildlife Habitat Council. Activities outlined in the Backyard Conservation materials can be done by individuals and families, and many practices can be adapted to community gardens, schools and other public places.

Presentations
Keep the attention of the students and community members you are educating through these catchy presentations on soils!

Hidden Resources Comic
The Hidden Treasure comic book provides an engaging and educational story for children in late elementary to middle school to help them understand that forest renewal improves the health of forests and provides biomass for many productive uses and how wood biomass will play an important role in our nation's future.

Ideas for Displays
This document is a useful tool that explores the best and most effective ways to plan an exhibit that conveys your message an audience. (PDF)

Conservation Clip Art
Looking for clip art that reflects conservation concerns? Look no further. Clip art that follows the conservation theme isn't always easy to find. This page contains a collection of clip art, including many that go along with the 2008 Stewardship theme: Water is Life.

Education Links
A list of conservation education links have been compiled for your information and convenience. The links have been organized by topic and include a variety of lesson plans, information and programs.